The Thrift Store Bears: Poems

With colorful illustrations by Patricia Wooley visually enhancing the charming poetry of Olive Evans, and an accompanying CD featuring the music of Jim Furmston, The Thrift Store Bears tells the stories of all sorts teddy bears found in a thrift store. From Fred the Fix-It Bear to Amanda the Dancing Bear to Danny the Very Shy Bear and more, each teddy bear has its own distinct personality. The verses are singsong and roll off the tongue in this delightful compendium for young and old teddy bear fans. "Danny the Very Shy Bear": I'm very, very shy. / Nobody's told me why. / I sometimes want to cry. // I hate to be alone / Like a leaf the wind has blown / And left beneath a stone. // I'm frightened of the dark, / Dogs scare me when they bark. / I wish I were a shark. // I've always been this way. / Excuse me, did you say / You'll play with me today? // You did? Oh, what a treat! / I'm very pleased to meet / Some-one so kind and sweet. // Shall we play at let's pretend? It's fun to have a friend. / That's how happy stories end."